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Qualification Summary
A skilled communicator able to maintain cultural sensitivity, establish
rapport with members of diverse groups and promote team cohesiveness
Strong analytic, training, coaching and presentation abilities
A dedicated team player
Over 40 years of experience working in oil and gas and construction
industries 27 of those years in senior management positions
Over 14 years of experience working with Arab, South Asian and
Southeast Asian cultures
Professional Experience
Senior HSE Advisor / Leadership Development Facilitator & Coach – 2009
to present – Murphy Oil and Gas Malaysia
Design, facilitate and coach a program of “Leadership Development”
within Murphy supervisory and management staff
Lead, train and guide the activities of a Leadership co-facilitator as well as
6 field coaches in the training and implementation of leadership skills.
Develop and implement many tools and program initiatives in order to
build and sustain an “Interdependent Workplace Culture” as well as a
“Pro-Active Based Culture” process
Focus on behaviours as the main means of improving the safety culture
within the organization
Provide HSE advice and recommendations to all of Murphy Oil Corp.
Malaysia with emphasis on Sabah and Sarawak Production Departments
as well as Operations Engineering
Develop a system of “Contractor Oversight” to provide interface on HSE
matters between Murphy and their many contractors with the focus being
on Leadership and communications
Perform Risk Assessments as required and assist teams with maintaining
a high standard of developing their own Risk Assessments in terms of
training and coaching
Perform Incident Investigations as required with emphasis on Root Cause
Analysis utilizing the 5 Why tool
Support Operations and Engineering teams in the designs and
commissioning of Life Saving Equipment (LSE) for new facilities and
upgrades to existing facilities
2. HSE Coach – 2008 – 2009 – The Reach Group – Houston, USA – on contract to
Murphy Oil Corp, Malaysia
Trained in the REACH “Safely Achieving the Safety Limit” (SATL) with
emphasis on Leadership Development
Designed and implemented a plan to develop an interdependent safety
culture within the production department in Sabah, Malaysia which
included offshore on FPSO Kikeh understanding that leadership is the
key component to this initiative
Reviewed HSE Management System for the FPSO.
Lead a team to perform an Operational Integrity Compliance Audit on the
FPSO
Performed incident investigations on the FPSO as well as in shore base
Taught and coached many programs to senior and middle management
as well as field supervisors and staff in:
o Leadership Development
o Incident Investigation with emphasis on Root Cause Analysis
o Developing Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
o Hazard Assessment and Control
HSE Consultant – 2005-08 - (Niko Resources Bangladesh Ltd.)
Designed and facilitated numerous training programs for Bangladeshi
nationals in leadership, safety and operations programs (drilling,
completions and work over). Particular emphasis was put on
communications, emotional intelligence, Hazard Assessment and Controls
/ Incident Investigation.
Provided on-site management on two gas well blowouts in remote
northern village of Bangladesh
Completed a second year as on-site manager of all aspects of Operations
as well as HSE
Managed site safety and trained and managed the activities of contract
safety supervisors (gas release, fire control)
Performed Incident Command duties for firefighting and well control teams
Worked closely on a daily basis with residents of local villages, quickly
developing an understanding of their unique culture, language and religion
Managed all levels of gas monitoring, evacuation of families and
businesses from dangerous zones, repatriation of residents and
businesses after well capping and continuous monitoring of gas emissions
in the affected area
Worked closely with environmental specialists on all related matters
including soil, air and water sampling
Managed program to drill 45 water wells for the village to compensate for
lowered water table due to blow-out
Liaised with drilling personnel for the completion of relief wells
3. Managed and trained salvage crews in all aspects of safety and daily
operations to dismantle and remove destroyed drilling rigs and associated
equipment from site
Worked as part of a team to investigate gas well blow-out and fire incident
Completed drilling rig inspections as well as auditing of safety programs
for Niko operations in Thailand
Completed Incident Investigations regarding injuries and property damage
caused by careless handling of ignition sources in a high LEL gas
environment.
Staff Development Manager - 2002-05 - HSE Integrated Ltd. – Red Deer, AB
Canada
Developed and provided training to Station and Division Managers in
leadership skills such as inter-personal relations and conflict resolution
as well as technical duties
Developed and implemented a training and competency program for
Safety Technicians (Breathing Air Personnel, Industrial Firefighters and
Emergency Medical Personnel). This included in-depth training on
Accident / Incident investigations.
Authored a comprehensive Procedures and Technical Manual for Safety
Technicians - H2S Specialists / Oilfield Firefighters / Oil-Well Blow-out
Specialists / Medical Personnel
Assumed the role of Incident Commander on emergency response calls
(blow-out and well control)
Operations Manager - 2000-02 - SEAL (Safety Environment Assurance
Leaders) International Ltd. – Dubai, UAE
Set up new operations office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Managed Safety Supervisors on off-shore drilling rigs in the Gulf region
Participated in marketing and business development for safety services
and firefighting products in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Iran
Provided consulting expertise to National Iranian Drilling Company for
Leadership Development, safety programs and equipment
Participated on project to train engineers from National Iranian Oil
Company in HS&E programs. Training was developed and provided in
Calgary, Canada
HSE Supervisor - 2000 – Total/Fina/Elf Yemen (contracted through ASC
International - Netherlands)
Participated in commissioning a drilling rig for Total / Fina / Elf in Yemen
Supervised all matters relating to HS&E on a work-over service rig
Designed and facilitated safety training and coaching (First Aid / Fire
Fighting / Hydrogen Sulphide protection) for Yemeni nationals
4. Senior Safety Supervisor – 1992-97 and 1999-2000 - – Patch Safety Services
Ltd. – Red Deer, AB Canada
Specialized in providing equipment, training and HS&E supervision on
drilling, completions and work-overs on oil and gas wells with very high
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) content (30% - 55%) combined with high release
Measurement While Drilling (MWD) – 1998-99 - Sperry Sun Drilling – Nisku,
AB Canada
Completed in-house training program to attain the position of “Lead Hand”
Provided down-hole tool and computer services for surveying directional
and horizontal oil and gas well drilling
Participated in basic training for Directional Drilling
Operations Manager – 1989-92 - Covell Firefighting Ltd. – Red Deer, AB
Canada
Managed and directed station managers in 4 locations across western
Canada with 10 oilfield firefighting trucks
Managed and directed all sales personnel providing marketing and
business development in the western Canadian oil and gas industry
Participated in the negotiations for firefighting and well control in Kuwait
after the Gulf War of 1991. Worked in Cairo, Egypt with Egyptian Drilling
Company and government representatives
Manager of Training – 1987-89 – BJ Titan / BJ Services – Red Deer, AB
Canada
Managed the safety and operations training programs and training
personnel for the Canadian operations
Authored and implemented the Nitrogen Pumping Training Manual
Service Supervisor (Hydraulic Fracturing Engineer) – 1978-87– Dresser Titan
/ BJ Titan – Edmonton and Red Deer, AB Canada
Managed personnel and equipment operations on assorted oil and gas
well stimulation jobs. Crews often exceeded 40 operators with pumping
pressures in excess of 70,000 kPa (10,000 psi)
Operated Hydraulic Fracturing equipment specializing in nitrogen pumping
units
Trained personnel on operation and driving of Hydraulic Fracturing
Equipment
Air Traffic Controller – 1970-78 - Canadian Ministry of Transport – Gander,
Newfoundland, Canada
Successfully completed intensive training at Ministry of Transport training
centre in Ottawa, Canada
Worked VFR control in St. John’s and Gander Control Towers
Attained Grade 5 level after four years. Worked IFR Oceanic Control in
Gander Control Centre
5. Education
1968 Gander Academy - Gander, Newfoundland - Grade 12 Senior Matriculation
1969/70 Memorial University of Newfoundland - St. John’s, Newfoundland -
Physics/Biology
1970 Canadian Ministry of Transport - Ottawa, Ontario - Canada Air Traffic
Control Training
1975 Master of Science (MSc) Canadian Ministry of Transport
Continuing Education includes training in:
Supervision of Personnel
Numerous and assorted technical training courses in oil and gas well
drilling, completion and production
Industrial Firefighting and Incident Command
Ongoing training and recertification in oilfield safety courses (H2S
Protection, First Aid/CPR, Confined Space Entry, Helicopter Underwater
Escape Training, Defensive Driving, WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous
Goods, Accident / Incident Investigation)
Extensive international experience in instructing and facilitating training
programs and coaching in Leadership Development, H2S Protection, First
Aid/CPR, Confined Space Entry, Defensive Driving, WHMIS,
Transportation of Dangerous Goods, Fall Protection and Industrial
Firefighting, Accident / Incident Investigation, Hazard Assessment and
Control..
Conflict Resolution and Basic Mediation through Alberta Arbitration and
Mediation Society
Sales, Marketing and Business Development training
Working with Middle East as well as south Asian and southeast Asian
cultures
Competent in M/S Word, Excel, Power Point
Other Interests
Carpentry and fine woodworking specializing in wooden boat building
Volunteer at Medicine River Wildlife Centre www.mrwc.ca 30 years
Working with teenagers as a foster parent and Air Cadet instructor
Working with young offenders - Community Justice Forum – victim /
offender mediation
Motorcycling
Sailing
Formed and registered an NGO for the establishment of a School for Deaf
Children in Tengratila, Bangladesh
6. Professional Accomplishments
Developed, facilitated and coached programs in Leadership Development
for supervisors, superintendents and managers. Program includes:
- Emotional Intelligence
- Communications skills
- Leadership styles
- Personality diversity
- Dealing with conflict
- Motivating teams
- Effective presentations
Worked in the Oil & Gas Industry for over 40 years with 27 of those years in
senior management positions
Authored the Safety & Operations Procedures & Technical Manual for HSE
Integrated Ltd. – Canada’s largest industrial health, safety and environment
company
Developed and implemented a comprehensive Training and Competency
program for Safety Technicians (Breathing Air Personnel, Industrial
Firefighters and Emergency Medical Personnel).
Designed and implemented a program to develop an “Interdependent Safety
Culture” in the workplace with measurable positive results.
Delivered eight seminars in India on:
- Incident Investigation & HSE Management Systems
- Developing Leadership and an Interdependent Safety
Culture
Delivered numerous Safety Program Seminars in many countries in the
Middle East and south Asia including:
o Technical seminars for engineers and field personnel including:
- Hazard Assessment and Control
- Fire Fighting & Incident Investigation
- Attitudes, behaviours and developing an interdependent safety
culture
o Hazard Control and Firefighting Seminars in Muscat, Oman and Doha,
Qatar for a mixed group including Civil Defence, military personnel and
and several local oil and gas producers
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